title: Simplified temporary right ventricular support after implantation of a left ventricular assist device.
abstract: Right ventricular failure is one of the most feared complications after implantation of a left ventricular assist device. We provide the technical details for a simplified, percutaneous approach to temporary right heart support.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris VI, APHP, Paris, France.
authors.forename: Marien
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lenoir
authors.forename: Astrid
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Quessard
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: N'guyen
authors.forename: Matthias
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kirsch
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005112:Extracorporeal Circulation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006353:Heart-Assist Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D018497:Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*